Ontario Cities and TownsWhich Ontario cities and towns should you put on your travel itinerary? Toronto, Ottawa & Niagara Falls have much to offer but so do the quaint little towns of Ontario.
Which Ontario cities and towns should you put on your travel agenda? It's a natural question. With a province the size of Ontario, at first glance it might seem hard to choose. Where should you go? A lot will depend on your personal interests, but I'd recommend that if you're including several cities in your trip, you should at least consider starting with the Big Three: Toronto, Ottawa and Niagara Falls. After that, pick the centres that match your personal needs (more on this below). THE BIG THREE Why Toronto? In terms of population, Toronto is the largest city in the province, with about 2.5 million people in the city itself, and about five million in the Greater Toronto Area (which means the city and its satellite communities). It offers all of the big city attractions, such as entertainment, museums, shopping, fine dining, professional sports, and unique tourist attractions like the CN Tower, the Toronto Zoo, etc. Why Ottawa? It's the Canadian capital and as such is a treasure-house of cultural properties like the National Gallery of Canada, the National Arts Centre (for performing arts), and of course the Parliament Buildings with their popular Mounties and the Changing of the Guards Ceremony. With a population of 812,000, it's a green, walkable place: a pleasant surprise for a capital city. Why Niagara Falls? Niagara Falls is one of the great natural wonders of the world and it attracts about 12 million visitors a year. Although the City of Niagara Falls (Canada) is small (population approximately 82,000), the surrounding Niagara Region is densely populated and its cities and towns are rich in history, art and entertainment.
OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS And just what are those "other urban areas"? My goal with this web site is to introduce you to Ontario cities and towns that are bit off the beaten path. How do you choose what's best for you? Start by thinking of your interests. For example, if you like theatre, try a couple of days in Niagara-on-the-Lake or Stratford. If you like exploring heritage and museums, visit Hamilton in the Golden Horseshoe region. Are you a connoisseur of craft and art? Book a night or two in Picton in Prince Edward County. Looking for that small-town feel? Plan a day-trip to Paris (Ontario, that is!). Or how about a small city with a vacation-resort feel to it, situated on a waterfront? Then you might want to check out Orillia. Here are some Ontario cities and towns to sample. I'll be adding more pages as this web site grows. Cambridge
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